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China to highlight its lunar explorations, global cooperation on 10th Space Day
Decorative pins specifically designed for this year’s Space Day events. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China will mark its 10th Space Day on April 24 with a series of events, highlighting its lunar exploration achievements and international cooperation, according to the China National Space Administration. The main activities, co-hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Information…
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SpaceX launches 32nd resupply mission for NASA to the International Space Station
SpaceX launches their Falcon 9 rocket on April 21st, 2025 with a cargo resupply mission towards the ISS from SLC-39A in Cape Canaveral, FL. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now SpaceX launched an uncrewed Cargo Dragon to the International Space Station early Monday on a resupply mission with increased importance after a transportation mishap derailed a flight…
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Trump official to Katy Perry and Bezos’ fiancée: “You cannot identify as an astronaut”
This week’s flight of the New Shepard spacecraft, NS-31, and its all-female crew has stirred up a mess of coverage, from tabloids to high-brow journalism outlets. And why not? Six women, led by superstar Katy Perry, were flying into space! By contrast, Ars Technica has been largely silent. Why? Because yet another suborbital flight on…
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Trump official to Katy Perry and Bezos’ fiancée: “You cannot identify as an astronaut”
This week’s flight of the New Shepard spacecraft, NS-31, and its all-female crew has stirred up a mess of coverage, from tabloids to high-brow journalism outlets. And why not? Six women, led by superstar Katy Perry, were flying into space! By contrast, Ars Technica has been largely silent. Why? Because yet another suborbital flight on…
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Back by popular demand: Space Command headquarter’s fate could be decided soon
The multi-administration long battle over the location of the US Space Command’s permanent headquarters may finally come to an end this month. Following the release of the Inspector General’s report on President Biden’s decision not to move the HQ to Huntsville, Alabama, Congressman Mike Rogers states President Trump’s decision could come soon. Following a request…
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SpaceX launches third NRO mission in eight days
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base ahead of the launch of the NROL-145 mission. Image: SpaceX Update April 20, 9 a.m. EDT: SpaceX landed the booster on the droneship. America’s spy satellite agency, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), launched its third mission in eight…
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Starship program laying groundwork for huge facilities in Texas and Florida
SpaceX is busy creating launch and production capacity for the future of its Starship program, focusing on huge Gigabays at both Starbase in Texas and Roberts Road in Florida. To cater for this future production cadence, SpaceX’s launch sites for Starship are also a focus of its attention, with the second pad at Starbase making…
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Gilat Satellite Networks Receives Multimillion Order from a Global Defense Organization
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that its Defense Division received a multimillion-dollar order from a Global Defense Organization for the supply of advanced antenna technology to be integrated into the organization’s advanced defense communication systems. Deliveries are scheduled for the end of 2025. Gilat’s antenna…
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Poland Invests in 3-Satellite EO Constellation Built by Creotech Instruments
Polish space company Creotech Instruments will build three Earth observation (EO) satellites for Poland under a new contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) announced April 15. The contract is worth nearly 52 million euros ($59 million) and the project is named CAMILA, Country Awareness Mission in Land Analysis. Poland’s Ministry of Development and Technology…